Boldo Digestive Tonic with Ginger and Lemon
A warming digestive tonic combining boldo's traditional medicinal properties with fresh ginger and lemon—the South American remedy your gut has been waiting for.
Boldo has been used as a digestive aid across South America for centuries, and this tonic concentrates that power. Combined with fresh ginger's anti-nausea properties and lemon's brightness, it's a triple-action stomach soother.
The ginger amplifies boldo's warming, slightly camphor-like quality without making the drink harsh. Together they create a sensation of gentle internal heat that promotes digestion and eases bloating.
Brew the boldo on the lighter side for this drink—3 minutes maximum. Over-steeping brings out too much bitterness, and you want the herbal earthiness to play nicely with the ginger and honey.
Drink this 20 minutes after a heavy meal or first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. In Argentine and Chilean folk medicine, boldo before breakfast is considered one of the best things you can do for your liver.
Ingredients
- 1 boldo tea bag or 1 tbsp dried boldo leaves
- 1 cup hot water (90°C)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of half a lemon
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
How to make it
- 1Place boldo tea and ginger slices in a cup. Pour hot water over them.
- 2Steep for 3 minutes. Remove tea bag or strain out leaves and ginger.
- 3Let cool 2 minutes, then stir in honey and lemon juice.
- 4Add a pinch of cinnamon if desired. Serve warm.
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